Audiologist Level 2

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA seeks an experienced Level II Audiologist to advance cochlear implant services and intraoperative monitoring. The role includes comprehensive audiological case management, diagnostic testing, result interpretation, and coordinating treatment plans with physicians and families.

Requirements include a Master's degree in Audiology, California Audiologist license, National Provider Identifier (NPI), and Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Audiology required.
• California Audiologist License required.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• One year experience in cochlear implant procedures and/or intraoperative monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cochlear implant procedures and/or intraoperative monitoring 30-50% of time.
• Provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing and related services.
• Assesses ear structures and may fit and dispense hearing aids and cochlear implants.
• Counsels individuals and families on etiology and management of auditory disorders.

Skills

Cochlear implants

Intraoperative monitoring

Audiology

Diagnostic testing

Patient counseling

Education

Master's degree in Audiology

Job description

Job Summary:

The Level II Audiologist spends 30% to 50% of time worked performing cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring. In addition, the Level II Audiologist provides comprehensive audiological case management which includes administering diagnostic audiological tests that allow the differentiation between types of hearing disorders, coordinating and interpreting test results, consulting with and recommending optimum treatment program on hearing disorders to physicians.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring 30-50% of time worked.
• Provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems and research relating to hearing and attendant disorders.
• Physically and otoscopically examines the outer structures of the ear. Procedures may include evaluation, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids; cochlear implant assessment, programming and rehabilitation; and electrophysiologic evaluation of the vestibular and auditory mechanisms, in addition to electrocoustic measures of the peripheral and central auditory systems.
• Counsels individuals with auditory disorders, their families and other service providers regarding the etiology of the disorder and its management.
• Provides reports and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data such as educational, medical, social and behavioral information.
• Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
• No information available at this time.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• One year experience in cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring.

Education

• Masters degree in Audiology required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Audiologist License (California)
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• CI Certification preferred.
• Certificate of clinical competency in audiology preferred.
• Proficient in diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems.
• Certificate of clinical competency in audiology preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• One year experience in cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring